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as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
entitled to a tax abatement for child care expenses
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2
as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
there's been a significant abatement in noise from the floor above since the upstairs neighbors installed carpets
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as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
sought an abatement of the court proceeding on the grounds that the plaintiff had no legal standing in the case
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Recent Examples of abatement
Hoyne, whose company works on around 300 abatement projects a year, said the rules around residential demolitions can be a confusing, gray area for contractors.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
The board members voted unanimously to extend oversight of Hyperion through at least next August, instead of terminating the abatement order in January.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The agreement granted a property tax abatement for the development of a 51-room hotel with amenities.
—Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The mismanagement of state water and fire abatement projects made matters worse, according to Bowles.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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That figure, according to the bureau, includes monetary compensation, principal reductions, canceled debts and other consumer relief.—
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As the political landscape shifts with a Trump-Musk administration, one of the most immediate and profound impacts will be a reduction in government waste.—
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Moderna said the decrease was mainly due to the earlier launch of the newest iteration of its Covid shot last year, which shifted sales into the third quarter.—
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The steady decrease has prompted worries among some community members, who blame it on a deliberate campaign of misinformation and rhetoric from Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump.—
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His decision is a nudge toward a more rational death penalty and perhaps its eventual abolition.—
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In Wide Sargasso Sea, Bertha is imagined as a girl originally named Antoinette, raised in Jamaica on a fallow sugar plantation after the abolition of British slavery.—
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About 90% of taxpayers claim the standard deduction now and do not itemize deductions.—
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High deductions compared to earnings Another area for IRS scrutiny can be high tax breaks compared to your income, Baran said.—
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In total, German exports added up to 1.56 trillion euros last year, a 1.2% decline compared with 2023.—
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Why Leaders Are Resigning: The Three Critical Factors Erosion Of Trust in Leadership The report shows that only 29% of employees trust their immediate managers—a dramatic decline.—
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Photos often show the exact device, including any scratches, dents or screen damage.—
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First things first: acne scars are a combination of pigmentation left over from inflammation and the dents in the skin left behind after acne breakouts.—
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But on the third drop, the steel plates of what looked like a submarine flashed into view.—
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That helped offset a 5.5% drop for Conagra Brands, which lowered its forecasts for upcoming profit and other financial measures.—
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“Abatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abatement. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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